Strauss Concert Hofburg Palace
Strauss Concert Hofburg Palace
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The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra presents classical concerts by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featuring international vocal solo artists in Viennas most beautiful concert halls. The concerts are held three times a week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from May until mid October and additional every Wednesday from June to September. The program features the most famous waltz and operetta melodies by the "King of the Waltz" Johann Strauss, Franz Léhar and opera arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Neighbourhood: Wieden
The fourth district combines elegant tradition with contemporary style and relaxed living. More than a dozen town palaces and churches such as St. Charles Borromeo have added glamour to a neighbourhood known for its traditional retail and crafts shops, taverns, cafés. Wieden is also home to Naschmarkt, Vienna’s largest street market. Many bohemian types have found their way to Wieden: meet them in trendy cafés and bars, shop alongside them for vintage items, enjoy Wien Museum’s and Kunsthalle’s modern temporary exhibitions, and hang out with the bees at Vienna’s most beautiful urban garden, Karlsgarten.
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riveroutlook
Vienna, Austria12 contributions
Outstanding concert.My tips are to get the cheaper seats as there is no difference in sound quality and you can leave more easily.Secondly find out how to get there before you go.it is not well signposted.Finally wear light clothes as the concert hall is very warm.Highly recommended to all.Even if you know nothing about classical music you will recognize most of the tunes.
Written November 19, 2010
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whosgoingtobali
Concord154 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Absolutely loved it, the music was brilliant, the dancing was beautiful, it was very entertaining a must see and really a highlight to my vacation.
Written June 19, 2019
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Sailorsgirl
Springfield, MO5,936 contributions
Every New Year's Day, my husband watches the Strauss Concert from Vienna on PBS. And every year he said the same thing, "We have to go there sometime." So that's exactly what we did on our trip to Vienna, Austria. I purchased tickets online at http://www.hofburgorchester.at/. After spending a lovely day walking around the city, touring the Schonbrunn Palace and having dessert and coffee at Demel's, we went to the concert at the Hofburg Palace. The Palace is huge. We couldn't find the entrance to the concert hall and asked several people where it was. We finally found a little doorway in the courtyard of the palace that led us into a large waiting room and finally into a magnificent and opulent concert hall inside the Palace.
The concert was amazing and had some comedic moments as well. A special treat was the opera singers who performed separately and then together. It ended, as all Strauss Concerts at the Hofburg end, with "The Blue Danube Waltz." A truly magical evening of outstanding music presented in a beautiful and historic setting!
The concert was amazing and had some comedic moments as well. A special treat was the opera singers who performed separately and then together. It ended, as all Strauss Concerts at the Hofburg end, with "The Blue Danube Waltz." A truly magical evening of outstanding music presented in a beautiful and historic setting!
Written March 19, 2010
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Heather
Newtownards, UK55 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
It seemed appropriate when in Vienna to attend a classical concert. We weren't sure where to go. This one was held in magnificent surroundings of the Hofburg Palace, in a room with at least 60 chandeliers, which created the ambience that transported you back to the times when Strauss would have been performing. The singers, dancers and orchestra produced a varied programme which was about right in length and substance. It's just a pity that the seats are not allocated by numbers. This means that early arrival is recommended. Mind you it does give you time to soak up the atmosphere and admire the surroundings. We bought our tickets a couple of days before the performance. They are readily available from costumed vendors at ticket stands around the area.
Written October 31, 2017
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Philip M
Bonita Springs, Florida98 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
We went to this concert with friends.Because I am not a classical music fan I did not expect much. To my surprise I enjoyed the concert and was thoroughly entertained.
Written October 22, 2016
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GrizzlyCurmudgeon
Paris, TX13 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
The orchestra and vocalists were at least good, but the venue was very poor. It appeared to have been a large ballroom with high ceiling, hard wall surfaces, filled with audience on folding chairs. The room was not acoustically designed for performances, so from at least the middle of the hall to the back, the music was deadened and faint. This was not a pleasant concert for us -- and in Vienna! We can't recommend this concert; find somewhere else to appreciate the classics of this city.
Written November 3, 2015
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Jo K
Bexley, UK1,407 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Like many others, I've watched the New Year's Day Concert from Vienna on TV and wished I could experience it. This obviously isn't quite the same thing but nevertheless extremely enjoyable. I loved the whole experience. It was light hearted an we were kept entertained It was as you would expect really. After the first half we were served with champagne or fruit juice whichever was your choice. There is no formal dress code. I wore a smart sleeveless dress. I saw a couple of ladies in long dresses and some Japanese gentlemen in shorts to anything goes and you wont feel out of place. How could you visit Vienna and not attend a concert? Graham wasn't keen on going as it wasn't really his thing, but even he enjoyed it! Our tickets cost 40Euro - £32 and you can pre book on line.
Written September 6, 2015
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Willie C
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Sept 2014 • Couples
we had a dinner and concert package. and it was such a very delightful experience. the food was great and the live "concierto" was soothing to your inner-self, it's just like a food for your soul.
Written December 3, 2014
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Pari8
Durban, South Africa47 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
Firstly the enthusiastic young men dressed as Strauss and Mozart selling the tickets to the concert are nowhere to be seen when you arrive at Herengasse station. Travelling alone means you need chaperones around the massive Hofburg Palace. After much flagging down people and asking directions eventually I arrived at my destination. It was most definitely worth the 55 euros. A polished performance with outstanding opera singing as well. Whether the comedic interlude is necessary, I would think not.Gunshots in the concert hall hurt the ears . I think the beautiful setting complemented the music. Well worth the visit.
Written October 15, 2014
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Agoh
Manchester, UK45 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
attended this based on reviews from others and we werent disappointed. The performance was in a large ballroom with a mixture of mozart and strauss but overall more strauss songs than mozart's (only 3 mozarts if i recall correctly). There were duets and a few clarinet pieces with some funny creative mix eg using the sound of hammering blend in with the background orchestra, use of air gun! to add to the atmosphere.
The male singer's voice unfortunately didnt portray as loudly as I'd expected probably because the surroundings not having a good accoustic effect but I'm sure in a proper opera house they would have been outstanding.
I read in the leaflet you can get half price tickets with the Vienna card for this concert but best check with them for confirmation
The male singer's voice unfortunately didnt portray as loudly as I'd expected probably because the surroundings not having a good accoustic effect but I'm sure in a proper opera house they would have been outstanding.
I read in the leaflet you can get half price tickets with the Vienna card for this concert but best check with them for confirmation
Written August 11, 2014
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We are going to Vienna and love classical music. I am reading about the Strauss concert and the Mozart and Strauss concert at the Hofburg palace. Do you recommend this as a night of music and which tickets do you think are best? Thank you
Written August 3, 2018
I am getting mixed answers on the subject of dress code for the concert. We are planning to go to the concert in Vienna at the Hofburg Palace to hear Mozart and Strauss collections. We need to know if the men must wear Tie and jacket to this event. Thanks We are leaving in 2 weeks so we need to prepare for this now.
Written July 6, 2015
We were there in the beginning of June,although a few men had jackets,
most had on a dress shirt and slacks, and some were in nice polos.
It really is a more relaxed event. Hope this helps.
Written July 6, 2015
how should i dress for this tour?
Written February 2, 2015
It is ok to dress casually. They are catered for tourists so we are not expected to have our suit and dresses ready. I did notice a few Japanese tourists came well prepared though!
Written February 3, 2015
What is the dress code for concerts?
Written February 2, 2015
for both man and a woman come in style. an evening dress for women would be appropriate and for men a nice jacket or blazer with a tie would be perfect. dinner is served in a very elegant environment as part of the whole package when you purchase your tickets for the concert.
Written February 3, 2015
What is the dress code for concerts?
Written February 2, 2015
Smart casual is very acceptable. As a tourist travelling with guided tours, many get dressed up for the occasion as they travel to the concert by tour buses. If you are travelling via the Metro, smart casual is fine.
Written February 3, 2015
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